Thermoelectric generating module

Abstract

A thermoelectric generating module includes at least one thermoelectric unit and at least one light-concentrating unit. The thermoelectric unit has a first surface and a second surface disposed oppositely. The light-concentrating unit is disposed adjacent to the thermoelectric unit and concentrates light on the first surface of the thermoelectric unit.

1 . A thermoelectric generating module, comprising:
 at least a thermoelectric unit having a first surface and a second surface disposed oppositely; and   at least a light-concentrating unit disposed adjacent to the thermoelectric unit and concentrating a light on the first surface of the thermoelectric unit.   
     
     
         2 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the light-concentrating unit is of reflective type or refractive type. 
     
     
         3 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the light-concentrating unit includes at least a Fresnel lens, at least a convex lens, a plurality of prisms, or a reflector. 
     
     
         4 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a heat-dissipating unit connecting to the second surface.   
     
     
         5 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the heat-dissipating unit is a heat-dissipating fin, a heat-dissipating plate, or a heat pipe. 
     
     
         6 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 another light-concentrating unit, wherein the light is concentrated on the first surface of the thermoelectric unit by the light-concentrating units.   
     
     
         7 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein when the thermoelectric generating module has a plurality of thermoelectric units, the light-concentrating unit concentrates the light on the thermoelectric units. 
     
     
         8 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein when the thermoelectric generating module has a plurality of thermoelectric units, the thermoelectric units are disposed in array. 
     
     
         9 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein when the thermoelectric generating module has a plurality of thermoelectric units and a plurality of light-concentrating units, the light-concentrating units concentrate the light on the thermoelectric units respectively. 
     
     
         10 . The thermoelectric generating module as recited in  claim 1 , wherein when the thermoelectric generating module has a plurality of thermoelectric units, the thermoelectric units are electrically connected in series.